Chapter 50. His Ruin and Obsession

AXEL

I had hurt her, caused her pain when I said that was the only thing I would never do. I had promised her in the car two years ago, and this is where we were.

“I remember,” I whispered, leaning my forehead on hers. “I remember everything.”

How could I say I care about her, and yet I hurt her? What kind of monster was I?

“Leave, Axel,” she said, turning her forehead away from mine and resting it on the table.

Despite my actions, I couldn’t bring myself to leave her. Her presence made it easier for me to breathe.

“I can’t,” I muttered, hating the words as they came out of my mouth. “Let me take care of you first. I did this and so let me make it right. Please.”

She said nothing, just kept her head turned away, and I took that as the answer I needed. I stood up, going around her. I stood over her, looking down at what I’ve done and I wanted to drive a knife through my heart.

I didn’t deserve to touch her. Hell, I didn’t even deserve t